MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• To support the Nursing Manager in leading and coordinating safe, quality patient care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Support the Nursing Manager to achieve quality patient care in line with the hospital operational goals and objectives
• Manage patient risks to achieve patient safety in line with specified clinical outcomes
• Ensure a positive patient experience in line with corporate benchmarks
• Ensure optimal utilisation of a competent and engaged workforce and other resources in line with the relevant company guidelines
• Lead and manage direct reports
• Establish and manage key stakeholder relationships to achieve integrated patient care and positive clinical outcomes

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree/diploma in nursing, Appropriate leadership/management qualification
• DESIRED EDUCATION:  Discipline-specific qualification

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:  5 years experience in a supervisory position, e.g. Unit Manager
• DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 2 – 3 years experience in a supervisory position within a specialised unit

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Infection prevention and control
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
• Productivity management in nursing
• Clinical risk management
• Healthcare industry
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Financial management
• Nursing functional knowledge
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Knowledge and experience in auditing and accreditation processes
• Patient complaint management
• Human resource processes including employee relations